Blackcurrant jelly


Blackcurrant jelly
Blackcurrants are full of flavour and make an excellent jelly. In the depths of winter, you'll be glad you made some now.
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Last modified on: September 8th 2021
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For 1 kg 600 g, you will need:

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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 40 min.
All in all: 60 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 2 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 1
Mix 100 g caster sugar and 60 g jam gelling agent in a bowl with a whisk.

Set aside.

Stage 2 - ⌛ 15 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 2
Pour 1 kg blackcurrant coulis (unsweetened) into a high-sided pan on high heat.

Bring to the boil.

Stage 3 - ⌛ 1 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 3
Add 500 g caster sugar and mix with a whisk.

Stage 4 - ⌛ 10 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 4
Bring back to the boil.

Stage 5 - ⌛ 2 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 5
Add the sugar+gelling agent from stage 1 and mix in with a whisk.

Stage 6 - ⌛ 10 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 6
Bring back to the boil again.

Stage 7
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 7
If any froth forms, it is better to skim this off, but not essential.

Stage 8 - ⌛ 3 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 8
Keep on the boil for 3 minutes.

Your jelly is ready.

Stage 9 - ⌛ 5 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 9
Pour into jars while still scalding hot.

Stage 10 - ⌛ 3 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 10
Screw the lids on tightly.

Stage 11 - ⌛ 3 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 11
Turn the sealed jars upside down.

Stage 12 - ⌛ 3 min.
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 12
Then back the right way up.

Stage 13
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 13
This manoeuvre passes the air in the jar through the hot jelly and sterilises it naturally, so your jelly will keep longer.

Stage 14
Blackcurrant jelly : Stage 14
Wait at least 24 hours for the jelly to set, then simply enjoy!
Remarks
If the sharpness is a little too much for you, increase the quantity of sugar.

This jelly can be made from frozen fruit or coulis.
Keeping: Several months.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe10 RDI=4 %800 RDI=80 %03,240 RDI=160 %13,570 RDI: 160 %
Per 100 g050 RDI=5 %0200 RDI=10 %820 RDI: 10 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 kg 600 g : 6.45 €

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